Elastosis perforans serpiginosa is rare and affects both males and females without racial or geographical preferences; it usually occurs in young adults, even if it can also be observed in childhood or during old age.

Patients with evidence of solar elastosis had a 50% relative risk reduction, while those with a history of intermittent sun exposure or ever having been severely burned were 40% less likely to die from their skin cancer.

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